49 AD Build - Bed and Running gear Swap plus...

[Hampshire]

This is not a complete build thread, as I started this almost 2 years ago. Working with a local vintage car shop, below is:

- the 49 3600 I started with
- where was up until recently (long bed)
- where we are heading for (short bed with motor/trans swap & other stuff)





Here is what we did the first year:

- The truck has only been lowered 2"
- Removed the front suspension and replaced it with a Must II suspension with a 59" track.
- Removed all but 3 leaves in back, reversed the leaves to center the wheels in the fender opening and added Viking coil overs.
-Disc brakes all around. Temporary manual rack.

I drove it like this for a season. Lots of positives at shows/for the modest lowering, stance and track from and rear.

Some more pics and info on this page in the forum thread: "How about some pics of 47-59...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...335636&page=84